Among his colleagues, Dr. Creel has lightheartedly been referred to as a "triple threat" against obesity. He is a licensed psychologist, certified clinical exercise physiologist and registered dietitian. He is also credentialed as a certified diabetes educator.

Dr. Creel has over 25 years of experience helping individuals manage their weight. He works for St. Vincent Bariatrics in Carmel, Indiana where he counsels bariatric surgery patients as well as individuals who choose to lose weight without surgery. He is an active researcher, helping design and implement clinical trials. He has published scientific papers and presented findings at national conferences.

He is the author of A Size That Fits: Lose Weight and Keep it off, One Thought at a Time (NorLightsPress, 2017).